Needs vs. Wants
Something important for your health, safety, school, work, or daily life.
What is a need?
A plan for how you will spend and save your money.
What is a budget?
Money awarded for education that usually does not need to be paid back.
What is a scholarship?
What does ETS stand for?
What is Educational Talent Search?
During the student panelist presentation, what were the names of the three ETS alumni guest panelists?
Who are Edrich, Ronahglen, and Ms. Danie?
Something you enjoy having but can live without.
What is a want?
Money that you earn or receive.
What is income?
Money for education that is often based on financial need and usually does not need to be paid back.
What is a grant?
TRIO ETS helps students prepare for this after high school.
What is college, career training, or other postsecondary education?
Guest presenter Ronald Fuellas presented about film making. What grade level did he started practice filmaking?
Middle School
Food, safe housing, and medicine are examples of these.
What are needs?
Money that you spend.
What are expenses?
Money borrowed for college that must be repaid.
What is a Loan?
Name one service that TRIO ETS may provide to help students prepare for the future.
Answers may include college and career information, academic support, financial aid information, campus visits, workshops, tutoring referrals, or guidance.
What was the name of the activity where students moved to different sides of the room to decide if something was necessary or optional?
What is the Needs vs. Wants Activity?
A new phone when your current phone works is usually considered this.
What is a want?
Complete the formula: Income minus expenses equals ________.
What is money left over?
Extra money paid back when you borrow money.
What is interest?
Name all the TRIO ETS Staff
Ms Lovey, Mr. Erickson, Ms Bri, Ms Mary
What was the name of the guest speaker from yesterday's session and what was their previous occupation before being an academic advisor for UOG.
Dr. Joey Lujan, school counselor at JFKHS
This is a need, but buying it at a restaurant every day may be a want.
What is food?
If your expenses are greater than your income, you are this.
What is over budget?
A college costs $15,000. You receive a $4,000 scholarship and a $3,000 grant. How much is left to pay?
What is $8,000?
Why is it helpful to participate in TRIO ETS while you are still in high school?
It can help students explore careers, prepare for college or training, learn about financial aid, build skills, and make a plan for after graduation.
Name as many students in this classroom as you can in 30 seconds.
Answers will vary.